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Yes: 159 • No: 1
PennsylvaniaSB 7482025-2026 Regular SessionSenate
An Act amending the act of May 11, 1889 (P.L.188, No.210), entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled 'An act to establish a board of wardens for the Port of Philadelphia, and for the regulati . . .on of pilots and pilotage, and for other purposes,' approved March twenty-ninth, one thousand eight hundred and three, and for regulating the rates of pilotage and number of pilots," further providing for rates of pilotage and computation, for pilotage fees and unit charge and for charges for services.
Sponsored By: Frank A. Farry (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Higher pilot fees for Delaware ships
Vessel operators pay higher rates for covered Delaware Capes and breakwater pilot services. Starting January 1, rates are $17.78 per unit in 2026, $18.31 in 2027, and $18.86 in 2028. For 2026–2028, the maximum number of units charged rises from 1,550 to 1,600. The minimum stays at 200 units.
Higher service charges for Delaware ships
Starting 60 days after enactment, vessel operators pay higher service charges, including $300 instead of $275 for river communications. Transportation charges rise from $1,000 to $1,250 for listed Marcus Hook and Torresdale routes. The Philadelphia Harbor route above Torresdale rises from $1,200 to $1,500. Anchoring below Brown Shoal over three hours while awaiting flood tide costs $750 instead of $500. Carriage to or from Baltimore rises from $600 to $1,000; New York rises from $1,000 to $1,500. The law also raises Norfolk carriage charges. Chesapeake and Delaware Canal charges rise from $1,000 to $1,250 for vessels under 650 feet overall. Vessels 650 feet or longer pay $1,750 instead of $1,500.
Ship cancellation fees follow pilot minimums
Starting 60 days after enactment, the minimum pilotage charge replaces the fixed $1,000 cancellation fee. This changes the amount operators pay up or down depending on the applicable minimum. It applies after a pilot is dispatched when a sailing or movement is canceled for reasons other than weather. Operators avoid the fee by notifying the Pilot Office before the location's deadline. Notice is due before sailing: 1½ hours for piers north of Hog Island, 2 hours north of Paulsboro, or 3 hours farther south.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Frank A. Farry
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Darisha K. Parker
Democratic • House
Jay Costa
Democratic • Senate
John I. Kane
Democratic • Senate
Lisa M. Boscola
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 10/7/2025
26 0
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/11/2025
Senate Bill 748 PN0919, Final Passage
Yes: 48 • No: 1
committee vote • 6/10/2025
22 0
Yes: 22 • No: 0
Senate vote • 6/4/2025
Senate Bill 748 PN0760, Motion to consider bill on second consideration
Yes: 49 • No: 0
committee vote • 6/3/2025
14 0
Yes: 14 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act No. 42 of 2025
10/30/2025GovernorApproved by the Governor
10/30/2025GovernorPresented to the Governor
10/29/2025HouseSigned in House
10/29/2025HouseSigned in Senate
10/29/2025HouseThird consideration and final passage (200-3)
10/29/2025HouseRe-reported as committed
10/29/2025HouseRe-referred to Appropriations
10/28/2025HouseSecond consideration
10/28/2025HouseRemoved from table
10/7/2025HouseLaid on the table
10/7/2025HouseFirst consideration
10/7/2025HouseReported as committed
10/7/2025HouseReferred to Commerce
6/11/2025HouseThird consideration and final passage (48-1)
6/11/2025SenateRe-reported as committed
6/10/2025SenateRe-referred to Appropriations
6/9/2025SenateAmended on third consideration
6/9/2025SenateSecond consideration, *Opening Vote* (49-0)
6/4/2025SenateFirst consideration
6/3/2025SenateReported as committed
6/3/2025SenateReferred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
5/9/2025Senate
Bill Text
PN 919
6/9/2025
PN 760
5/9/2025
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